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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6, pp. 66-80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which country was Sadiq going to bring Turkish workers?
(a) Australia.
(b) East Germany.
(c) Indonesia.
(d) West Germany.

2. Why was Theroux disappointed when the train arrived at Lake Van in Chapter 3?
(a) Passengers were told they could not get off the train.
(b) It was after sunset, and he could not see anything.
(c) The train stopped for only a couple of minutes.
(d) Swimming was not allowed at the beach.

3. What poem did Molesworth quote while waiting for Yugoslav officials to look over passenger papers in Chapter 2?
(a) Japperwocky.
(b) The Wasteland.
(c) The Faerie Queene.
(d) Slouching Towards Bethlehem.

4. Where did Sadiq go to enjoy himself when not taking pilgrims to Mecca?
(a) Jenin.
(b) Tel Aviv.
(c) Beirut.
(d) Amman.

5. How did Theroux know he had touched bottom while traveling by train?
(a) He was surrounded by locals.
(b) He was surrounded by hippies.
(c) He was surrounded by Americans.
(d) He was surrounded by Australians.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what Victoria station platform did Theroux depart on his trip?

2. At what French station did the train join the Orient Express?

3. What was the translation of the Turkish dish imam bayildi?

4. What kind of jam did the Iranians eat that Theroux found disgusting?

5. What country did not have a single inch of railway track?

(see the answer key)

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